In October, the state transitions form north to south with vibrant displays of peak autumn foliage.
Image of the Day Land
The wide view of Africa’s tallest mountain reveals that it is ringed by colorful bands, highlighting the region’s diverse terrain.
Image of the Day Land Life Human Presence Snow and Ice
Image of the Day Land Life
Even in China’s largest, driest, and hottest desert, vegetation sprouts in the spring.
Acquired March 12, 2011, this natural-color image shows dust plumes blowing from the west margin of the Taklimakan Desert.
Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze
A NASA satellite observed the eruption of a volcano in a remote part of Eritrea.
Image of the Day Land Volcanoes
Water Color
False-color satellite imagery offers insight that goes beyond what the human eye can see.
Image of the Day Land Remote Sensing
Image of the Day Land Life Drought